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BTTV Exclusive | Pirojsha Godrej On ₹5 Lakh Cr Plan & Listing 2 New Businesses

In this high-stakes BTTV Exclusive, Business Today’s Group Editor Siddharth Zarabi sits down with Pirojsha Godrej, Chairperson Designate of the Godrej Industries Group (GIG). Following a historic and amicable family restructuring, Pirojsha reveals an ambitious "2031 Vision" to propel the conglomerate to a ₹5 Lakh Crore market capitalization by blending a 129-year legacy with the energy of a modern startup. The headline takeaway from this conversation is the group’s definitive roadmap to list two major unlisted businesses within the next five years. Pirojsha confirmed that Godrej Capital which has already scaled to a ₹25,000 crore AUM is being prepped for a public listing once it hits the ₹1 Lakh Crore milestone. Additionally, the group plans to take Godrej Chemicals and other unlisted ventures public to ensure they can raise capital independently and unlock maximum shareholder value. From doubling market share in the real estate sector to driving a "20-18" formula (20% earnings growth and 18% ROE), Pirojsha outlines how GIG is pivoting for "Naya Bharat." He emphasises that for the Godrej Group, "Value and Valuation go together," ensuring that ethical foundations drive aggressive growth. This exclusive interview is a must-watch for investors tracking the next wave of major Indian IPOs and corporate transformations.

From Rs 10 Bottle To Rs 2800 Cr. The Story Behind India's Fastest Growing Desi Drink - Lahori Zeera

In an interview with Business Today TV's Sakshi Batra, Lahori Zeera co-founder and COO Nikhil Doda detailed the brand's trajectory within the fast-moving consumer goods sector. Established in 2017, the company produces one crore bottles daily, achieving net revenues of 770 crore rupees last financial year with a target of 1,200 crore rupees for the next. Doda clarified that the brand name refers to the use of 'Lahori Namak', or rock salt, and not a geographical connection to Pakistan. Initially a bootstrapped startup, the company secured private equity from a Belgium-based fund in 2021. Despite a GST increase on carbonated fruit drinks from 12 to 40 percent, the brand maintains a strategic entry-level price point of ten rupees. Currently operating across eighteen states, Lahori Zeera plans to expand into the UAE and GCC markets. Doda noted that the company reached 300 crore rupees in revenue through organic growth before investing in marketing, as it now competes with global cola giants in the ethnic Indian drinks category.

#Podcast | #Episode10 | Exclusive: William Bissell, MD, Fabindia On Journey, AI-Transfomation & More

In a Business Today Exclusive Podcast, Aabha Bakaya speaks with William Bissell, Managing Director of FabIndia, on its journey, the brand’s evolution and strategy reset after COVID. Bissell breaks down how FabIndia is adapting to a rapidly changing consumer landscape—pivoting to digital, experimenting with quick commerce, and transforming physical stores into community-led experience centers. He also highlights the growing role of AI, shifting demand trends, and why FabIndia is preparing for a future where digital and offline could contribute equally to revenues. From purpose-led growth to profitability pressures, this conversation offers deep insights into the future of Indian retail.

#Podcast | #Episode09 | From Bollywood Icon To Entrepreneur: Malaika Arora On Food, Fashion & Fitness

In this episode of the Business Today Podcast, Malaika Arora speaks to Aabha Bakaya about her journey from style icon to entrepreneur and investor. She discusses her growing portfolio across food, fashion and fitness, including Diva Yoga, her restaurant ventures and her latest lifestyle brand Malaika shares insights on startup investing, building authentic brands and why trusting your instincts matters in business. She also talks about affordable luxury, the opportunity in lab-grown diamonds,The conversation also touches on wellness, self-care and lessons for young founders looking to build successful businesses.

#Podcast | #Episode 08| Exclusive: Neerja Birla On Mental Health, Leadership & Breaking The Silence In India

In this powerful conversation on Business Today TV, Aabha Bakaya speaks with Neerja Birla, Founder & Chairperson of Aditya Birla Education Trust and Mpower, about the urgent need to normalise mental health conversations in India. From battling stigma and silence to building structured mental health ecosystems across schools, colleges, corporates, and government institutions, Neerja Birla shares insights from a decades-long journey of systemic change. She discusses how anxiety and depression are often misunderstood, why mental health is not a weakness but a chemical imbalance influenced by sociological triggers, and how leadership and vulnerability can coexist. The conversation also explores mental health in law enforcement, education, and among youth, along with challenges around accessibility, affordability, and privacy… especially for women. Neerja Birla highlights preventive mental health programs like Minds Matter and COPE, and the importance of embedding emotional resilience early in education systems. She also reflects on leadership lessons, resilience, boundaries, trade-offs, and the evolving mental health landscape in India and South Asia. The exclusive conversation is a must-watch for leaders, parents, educators, and anyone invested in building emotionally resilient communities.